Initially raised for meat and milk, horses came in time to be used for transportation, freight transport, and riding. This development enabled the crossing of long distances, the spread of trade, and changes in forms of warfare. The horse, by increasing the mobility of nomadic communities, led to cultural contacts affecting wide regions.
Frequently asked questions
- What was Horse Domestication?
- The domestication of the horse took place on the Eurasian steppes and profoundly affected human history.
- When did Horse Domestication happen?
- 4000 BCE